We heart Didier! Sending a huge congrats to one of our fave footballers for being named one of Time Magazine’s Top 100; an annual list of those who most affect our world. Didier is listed in the Heroes category alongside Bill Clinton, Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Graça Machel. Pretty impressive work, Mr. Drogba.

A short clip from the article…
“He’s a weapon, not a footballer,” says one. “A specimen,” says another. “The scariest footballer in the world.” When the World Cup kicks off in South Africa in June, he will carry the hopes of a continent as Africa’s best-known soccer star. No pressure.

The full article is here and gives a quick peek into the world that surrounds Didier, from his humbleness and very generous being to his take on the celebrity that comes with being #11.

In closing, the song sung by so many each week as they watch him live…’All we need is Didier Drogba”

Happy Friday!

Apologies for the posting delays. We encountered a minor snafu of backend tech stuff that was way above our pretty little heads.

To: Dove
Cc: Nancy
Subject: WTF????

Several months ago I participated in a survey of Dove products conducted by a lovely lady named Nancy. Instead of filching freebies, I spent nearly twenty minutes of prime Costco scarfing time enthusing to a very attentive Nancy about Dove products. I described myself as a lifelong user and even provided Nancy with my business card (okay, maybe I hoped I’d see some free Dove products in the future). Nancy wrote down nearly everything I said. I was undoubtedly specific about two things. I stressed that under no circumstances should the brand reformulate their iconic beauty bar or their fabulous cream oil body wash. I was certain that Nancy and I understood each other.

Apparently not. Two days ago I was hit over the head with a brick in the form of a Dove commercial. It seems Dove has betrayed me. The Cream Oil Body Wash has been reformulated. Seriously, WTF? When I think of all the crab dip, won-ton soup and bacon wrapped scallops I could have consumed in those twenty wasted minutes……

Regards,
Gemma

Cetaphil
To: Cetephil,
CC: Galderma
Subject: Remaining on the Cutting Edge of Skincare

It has come to my attention that you have recently come out with a facial moisturizer that contains SPF. I can’t believe it only took you about twenty years to develop a formula. It must be exhausting to continuously remain ahead of the latest skin care trends. Kudos. Unfortunately, the SPF is available only in a lotion form and marketed for “all skin types”. Of course I understand that “all skin types” is code for the 10% of the population blessed with a peaches and skin complexion and no sensitivities. So, I guess I’ll check your website again in another twenty years. Maybe by then you’ll have figured out how to incorporate an SPF in moisturizers suitable for us dry skinned girls and our oily faced sisters.

Regards,
Gemma

carmindy
To: Carmindy,
CC: Sally Hansen Natural Beauty
Subject: Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Sephora, Kmart, Rite-Aid etc., etc.

Girl, you know I love you. I’ve never hidden my girl crush. I’ve raved about your products. For the love of God, listen to me. Whoever made the distribution deal for your product line needs to be taken to task stat. I’m talking some serious finger wagging her. (Unemployment is terrible right now, and I would never suggest that anyone should lose their job). I implore you to prevail upon him/her to distribute your line in stores besides CVS and Ulta. I don’t even know where the nearest Ulta is, and your phenomenal foundation is frequently sold out at my local CVS. When it turns up again, I shall be forced to buy out the entire stock so that I shall never again know another day without it. I’ve been watching those shows on hoarding. Fear of doing without is generally the impetus of hoarding. This could potentially become an illness. You are too nice to let this fate happen to me, your biggest fan. I hear people really love that Target
place!

Regards,
Gemma

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